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Area VP/Operations

Lake City, GA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

Collaborate with Regional VP Clinical Operations/Regional Director Clinical Operations to ensure all clinical and quality goals of Bristol Hospice are met REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: * Must have three (3) ...

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How much do vp clinical operations jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for vp clinical operations in the United States is $155,780.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,500.00 and $185,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VP of Clinical Operations, and why are they important?

To thrive as a VP of Clinical Operations, you need extensive experience in healthcare management, clinical operations oversight, and a relevant advanced degree such as an MBA, MHA, or MSN. Familiarity with healthcare compliance systems, EMRs/EHRs, and quality improvement frameworks is crucial, and certifications like Lean Six Sigma or PMP are often valued. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills are vital for driving organizational change and building effective cross-functional teams. These skills are essential for ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care across clinical settings.

What does a VP of Clinical Operations do?

A Vice President (VP) of Clinical Operations oversees the planning, execution, and management of clinical trials and research activities within a healthcare or pharmaceutical organization. They are responsible for ensuring clinical operations are compliant with regulatory standards, meet organizational goals, and are completed on time and within budget. This role involves leading clinical teams, developing operational strategies, and collaborating with other departments to ensure the success of clinical programs. The VP of Clinical Operations also plays a key role in optimizing processes, managing resources, and maintaining quality in all phases of clinical research.

What is the difference between Vp Clinical Operations vs Clinical Operations Manager?

AspectVp Clinical OperationsClinical Operations Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple clinical departments, strategic planning, and high-level decision-makingManages daily clinical trial activities, team supervision, and project execution
Required CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees (e.g., MD, PhD, or equivalent), extensive experience in clinical researchBachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences or related field, relevant experience in clinical trials
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level setting, collaborating with senior leadership and external partnersOperational setting, working closely with clinical teams and project staff

The Vp Clinical Operations focuses on strategic leadership and oversight of clinical programs, while the Clinical Operations Manager handles day-to-day trial management. Both roles require relevant experience, but the Vp role involves broader organizational responsibilities and higher-level decision-making.

What are some of the key challenges a VP of Clinical Operations typically faces in scaling clinical trials across multiple sites?

A VP of Clinical Operations often encounters challenges such as maintaining consistent trial quality and regulatory compliance across diverse sites, managing communication among cross-functional teams, and ensuring that patient recruitment targets are met. Balancing operational efficiency with the need for rigorous data integrity is critical, as is adapting to rapidly evolving regulatory requirements. Successful leaders in this role proactively implement standardized processes, foster strong relationships with site staff, and leverage technology to streamline operations and enhance visibility across all trial locations.
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Infographic showing various Vp Clinical Operations job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, and 99% Full Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $155,780 per year, or $74.9 per hour.
Vice President, Clinical Services and Operations

Vice President, Clinical Services and Operations

DaVita

Fpo, AE • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


DaVita rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 1,144 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

452nd of 870 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Posting Date

06/02/2026601 Hawaii St,El Segundo,California,90245-4814,United States of America

VP, Clinical Services & Operations

The VP of Clinical Services and Ops serves as an enterprise clinical leader responsible for setting and advancing clinical services strategy while ensuring strong field execution. This role supports and enables field clinical operations by translating clinical priorities into clear policies, procedures, clinical content, and education that drive consistent, high-quality care. The VP partners closely with Field leaders and GVPs to plan, implement, and sustain clinical strategy in clinics, using field engagement, rounding, and feedback loops to identify barriers, accelerate adoption, and improve outcomes. This leader oversees clinical writing and governance (including standards, procedures, and supporting tools), as well as the design, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education programs that build teammate capability. The VP leverages data, trends, and performance metrics to monitor impact, course-correct quickly, and continuously strengthen safety, quality, and operational performance across the country.

Location preference: This is a remote position. Candidates can be based anywhere in the US.

Travel requirements: This role will require approximately 25-50% travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic & Clinical Leadership

  • Sets enterprise direction for clinical services strategies & programs that improve patient outcomes, advance safety performance, and drive consistent execution across the country.

  • Provides executive leadership for innovation and strategic initiatives that address business priorities, field performance needs, and evolving patient care requirements.

  • Manages compliance and regulatory adherence, ensuring training programs meet external regulatory requirements, required documentation is submitted to regulatory agencies, and action plans are developed and executed to address deficiencies.

Educational Program Development & Delivery

  • Establishes enterprise clinical education strategy and priorities, ensuring educational programs are aligned to clinical, operational, quality, and safety goals

  • Identifies, analyzes, and drives continuous improvement opportunities of educational offerings; regularly reports on training program performance.

  • Ensuresteams drivethe implementation of training materials/revisions and ensurestimelycompletion of required training for clinical teammates.

Team Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Manages a diverse team including Directors of Clinical Services and Clinical Services Managers to include training, coaching, and ongoing performance management.

  • Manages, develops, and trains a team of clinical and non-clinical education teammates.

  • Owns clinical policy, procedure, and standards governance; leads clinical writing to ensure content is clear, usable in the field, and aligned with regulatory, safety, and quality expectations.

  • Partners with Field OPUS leaders and Palmers to drive effective implementation of clinical strategy, including change planning, leader enablement, and escalation/resolution of execution barriers.

  • Maintains strong field presence through regular travel to markets and clinics to observe workflows, coach leaders, gather frontline input, and ensure strategies are practical, adopted, and sustained.

Administrative Duties

  • Participatesin the development and management of capital budgets on an ongoing basis.

  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursingrequired

  • Master's degree in education, business, or related field preferred

  • Minimum of tenyears'clinical experience in renal services

  • Minimum of ten years' leadership experience in clinical operations, clinical services, education, and/or administrative functions in a complex healthcare environment

  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale implementation, change management, and cross-functional strategic initiatives

  • Demonstratedexpertisein effectively teaching adult learners with different learning styles.

  • Demonstratedexpertisein organizing and speaking at large corporate meetings.

  • Prior experience managing remote teammates.

  • Highly effective communicator, highly organized withanability to drive new clinical processes into routine habits, and advancedproficiencyin MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

LIST OF CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

  • Current RN license in state of practice required

  • Certification in Nephrology Nursing (CNN) or Case Management preferred

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist or Advanced Practice Nursing

  • Active member of training and development professional organizations (e.g., ATD, Training Magazine) preferred

What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

  • Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

  • Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

  • Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

#LI-RF

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Salary Range for the role is $200,000.00-$325,000.00 per year.If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hourWashington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.


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DaVita is a healthcare company that provides compassionate, quality healthcare. The company’s mission is to be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice. DaVita serves more than 200,000 dialysis patients in 10 countries outside the U.S. and has over 55,000 teammates in the U.S. Since 2011, DaVita teammates have donated $11 million to local nonprofits and have volunteered over 180,000 hours since 2006. DaVita has been on Fortune’s list of the world’s most admired companies for 15 years in a row.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Denver, CO, US

Year founded

1994